A/N Hi Folks! So since my computer is messed up, again, I'll only be posting 3 chapters a week! The next chapter is inspired by my favorite tv show so if its fimiliar you'll know why!
I do not own anything Twilight...
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"Class Project"
When Emmett and I arrived at school we headed to the cafeteria knowing that lunch had already started. Rose was sitting alone at our table reading a magazine, when she noticed us she ran over and wrapped her arms around.
"Bells, sweetie, are you ok?" she asked patting my back.
"Yes thanks to Em. He's a great guy Rose." I whispered and pulled back to smile at her.
"He is isn't he? That's why I love him" she smiled and looked over at Emmett. When I looked from one to another I saw what Emmett was talking about. You could see the love in their eyes when they stared at each other. I flinched when I felt a stab in my heart and turned to sit down.
"Well listen after you left they made an announcement that all of Mr. Berty's seniors had to report to the auditorium after lunch. Something about a class all seniors have to take. " Rose started as she and Em sat down.
"Ugh I wonder what it is now." I rolled my eyes and picked at the salad Rose had bought me.
Twenty minutes later Rose, Em and I made our way to the auditorium. When we arrived I noticed there were about 40 students already waiting. As I looked around I realized that Alice, Jasper and Edward were also in the room.
"Please kill me now" I mumbled and sat at the back of the auditorium.
"It's ok Bella it's a large number of students so it'll be ok" Rose patted me on the knee.
I looked over at her and smiled then turned to pay attention to Mr. Berty who had just entered.
"Well seniors you might be asking yourself why you are here? Well today we're going to have a different type of class." He announced as he headed onto the stage.
"You all will be graduating soon and will start your life in the real world. This means there's a chance for you to change what your peers think of you. Now let's see, I am going to put up five words on the board that kids use to define each other in school." he said as he wrote down the words on the board on stage.
Jock, Prom Queen
Loner, Geek, Friendly
"Now this friendly means someone that is out there not the nice friendly guys. Mr. Crowley please describe Ms. Mallory using one of these words on the board." Mr. Berty said pointing at Tyler Crowley.
"Definitely friendly" Tyler shouted and everyone laughed as Lauren sat up straighter like she was proud of the title. So much for the dignity of my squad.
"Ok Mr. McCarty describe Ms. Hale using one word"
"Prom Queen" Emmett chuckled beside me.
"Ok now Mr. Cullen describe Ms. Swan using one word"
Oh god. I thought as I glared at the teacher. How could he do this to me?
"Loner" Edward sneered looking back at me before turning back around.
"No she's more of the Prom Queen!" people shouted somewhere in the room but I just kept staring at Edward. Hearing him say that really hurt and made me angry. I would have never said anything like that to him. I wasn't a loner and I wasn't any of the stupid words the teacher put on that board. Well I knew I wasn't but to the school I was the "Prom Queen" type definitely not a "Loner".
"See you are all perceived in a certain way in high school and it's not always in a good way but in 2 months you will have the opportunity to change who you are. Inside each of you is a different person than what your peers see. So for the next 40 minutes you will be paired up and will be getting to know each other a little better. Up in the front you will find cameras and a piece of paper. When I finish pairing you up you and your partner will find a place and will talk through the questions on the paper. At the end I want you to take a picture of your partner and tell me what you learned about them. These pictures will be added into the yearbook folks so be inventive. Now you can leave the room but not the campus. Am I clear?" Mr. Berty asked as he looked up at everyone.
"Yes" everyone mumbled clearly not happy about the assignment.
"When I call your names come up and pick up your camera and Cullen and Emmett McCarty. Tyler Crowley and Lauren Mallory. Mike Newton and Jessica Stanley."
"I can't believe this. I hope we're partners" I whispered as Mr. Berty continued calling names.
"Rosalie Hale and Benjamin Chaney. And finally Edward Cullen and Isabella Swan." Mr. Berty announced as he looked out at everyone.
Oh God no! How was I supposed to spend an hour with Edward when he couldn't stand me? I was supposed to ignore him and stay out of his way but now I had to spend time with him alone. Once upon a time I was more then happy to be alone with him, but he didn't hate me back then. Well I couldn't change partners so I will have to get this over with as fast as we could.
Noticing that we were the only two left in the auditorium I walked up slowly and stood by Edward.
"Ok lets get this over with" he groaned grabbing the camera and turning to walk out the room.
"Can we go out to the quad? I need some air." I asked as we walked down the hall. I could feel my hands start to clammy from the nervousness.
"Whatever" Edward muttered and lead the way outside.
Once we had reached the quad and sat down on a bench he turned to me.
"So first thing is: Share something personal." Edward sighed.
As those words left his mouth all I could think was: Do I lie or tell him something personal? Deciding on the latter I said what was on my mind. "I don't like the person I've become but I can't seem to find a way to change." I whispered and looked down at my hands. I didn't care if Edward believed me or not but I wanted to be honest with him. I didn't want him to be mad at me anymore. There was a long pause as I'm sure Edward processed what I had just shared.
"Let the people that care for you in Bella and you'll find the way." Edward whispered beside me and I looked up to see him looking away.
"I've blamed myself everyday for my father's death. He was on his way to pick me up from piano practice when he ran a red light and was hit by a truck." Edward spoke in such a low voice that if I wasn't so close I wouldn't hear.
"Edward it wasn't your fault and I'm sure he wouldn't want you to blame yourself. Some things happen that are out of our hands and this is one. You can't blame yourself for something you had no control over." I said and looked over at him. I could see the tear rolling down his face and slowly raised my hand to wipe it away but then put it back down. I would have given anything to wrap my arms around him and console him but I knew that I couldn't.
"I know." He wiped the tear away and looked at the paper for minute before reading what it said "so umm next is: Imitate a famous person or cartoon" Edward chuckled.
"Ok here goes nothing. I yam what I yam and I yam what I yam that I yam, And I got a lotta muscle and I only gots one eye, And I'll never hurt nobodys and I'll never tell a lie / Top to me bottom and me bottom to me top / That's the way it is 'til the day that I drop, what am I? / I yam what I yam" Edward quoted in his best cartoon voice.
"wow Popeye…really?" I asked holding my side from laughing so hard.
"Yeah well let's see what you got." He said laughing too.
"Umm….Cathy Santoni is a complete bimbo. She signed up for Shop Class because she thought it was taught at the mall." I imitated in my best DJ Tanner voice and burst out laughing when I looked at Edwards face.
"Look who's talking, seriously? Full House?" he asked and burst out laughing.
"Sorry but that's all I can think of. I loved Full House." I tried to act hurt but I couldn't hold in my laughter.
"Ok that was good." Edward said and looked over at me.
"Yeah well I got you to laugh so don't diss my Full House impression" I chuckled and shoved him lightly. For a second it felt like we were never mad at each other.
"Yeah yeah. Now let's see number three is: share something you're afraid of." Edward read.
I wanted to be truthful with Edward so I said the thing I had in my mind since meeting him "I'm afraid of losing myself completely. I know that I act like nothing bothers me but it does. It bothers me when people judge me, when people say I'm a bitch, or when people think I'm an idiot. I'm afraid that one day I will just stop caring completely and take the wrong path in life." I sighed and fought the urge breakdown.
"Bella" Edward sighed "You don't have to lose yourself. You shouldn't worry about what others think but if you do then you shouldn't give them a reason to think that way of you. You have a great heart and are so smart and I believe I got to see that so why not show others it."
"You did and I really want to be that girl you describe but I'm afraid to let people in because I'm afraid of getting hurt or hurting others." I looked up at him.
"I know what you mean. I was afraid to let anyone into my world. You're the only one besides Alice that got to see a little of me and you see where we ended up. I've already lived through what I'm afraid of and still stand here so just face your fear and if you end up hurt then at least you know you can do it. We have to take chances in life no matter what the outcome is." He said as he looked over at me with a small smile that didn't reach his eyes.
"Edward I'm so…" I started but he stopped me mid sentence.
"Don't Bella. Let's move on to the next part." he said as he looked down at the paper. "Tell each other a secret." He whispered and folded the paper in half.
"You first" I mumbled still hurt that he didn't let me finish. I wanted to tell him how sorry I was and how it hurt me to see that I had disappointed him. I wanted to tell him that I did let him in and I hurt myself and him during the process. I wanted to tell him everything I felt but he didn't want to hear it.
"Well I once fell head over heels for a girl that didn't want me the same way. I never told anyone how much she meant to me and didn't get to tell her because she didn't deserve it." he whispered and ran his hand through his hair.
"Oh." was all I could say as I looked over at him. This girl must have really hurt him because I could see the pain written all over his face. It was the same pain I saw the day he found out I had used him. Did I remind him of that girl?
"Yeah but you live and you learn." He huffed and got up on his feet. "So Bella what's you secret?"
"I'm in love with someone but I won't ever tell him." I muttered and I stared at the ground shocked at what I had just said.
"Oh" Edward repeated the same phrase I had a second ago and looked away "You see you can open up to someone. He's lucky and I think you should tell him." He sighed.
"No I don't think I'm good enough for him. I'm not enough for anyone." I shook my head.
"Don't ever say that Bella. You are enough and if you are that person I got to know then I know any guy is lucky to have you." He assured me looking over at me.
"No I'm not." I sighed and then got up "So is that it?" I asked motioning to the paper.
"No. Share where you see yourself in 10 years." He read and looked up at me waiting for my answer.
"I want to be a writer and write books that inspire people. If I can change the life of one person with my writing then my dreams would come true." I smiled timidly at Edward. I hadn't shared that with anyone and didn't realize I wanted it until I started thinking about my future and changing who I am.
"Well contrary to popular belief you are great at English so I can see that. You're going to change the world Bella Swan. Mark my words." Edward smiled over at me. Seeing him smile at me made my heart beat just like the beginning.
"Thanks Edward." I smiled and for the first time in weeks felt my cheeks heat up.
"You're welcome. So mine I want to start writing and playing again. In a few years I want to teach music. Just like you intend to, I want to touch someone's life through music."
"You will Edward. I don't have to hear you play to know that you are amazing. You're father would be so proud of you. Your music will change people's lives for the best you'll see." I smiled up at him.
"Thanks Bella that means a lot." he grinned.
"Ok so let's take this picture. Let's go to the auditorium." I said and headed back into the building.
My picture was of Edward and the piano and his was a very nice one with me standing by a wall written with all of my insecurities on it. I thought it was really neat and found myself laughing while trying to decide on the best pictures. Surprisingly he seemed to be having a good time too. I knew we still had things to talk about and we wouldn't be friends again but I had hope.
When we arrived at the auditorium I was surprised to see we were the last ones.
"Ms. Swan and Mr. Cullen since you were last to arrive you are the only two left to share you're recap of the last 40 minutes." Mr. Berty motioned for us to go on stage.
I stood up and pulled out what I had written after taking Edward's picture.
"I spent the last 40 minutes with Edward Cullen. I learned that Edward has as much insecurity about himself as every other person does. I also learned that Edward has a great heart and will be the best piano teacher anyone has ever known. He's loving, honest, warm and a great friend. He told me earlier that I was going to change the world someday but what he doesn't realize is that he already is and will continue to through his music and great personality. Oh and most of all he's a great Popeye imitator." I finished and smiled up at Edward who had chocked at the end.
"I spent the last 40 minutes with Isabella Swan. I learned that what people see in her is not what she is. Many people have there assumptions about her but aren't correct because they don't know the real her. I called Isabella or Bella as she likes to be called, a loner earlier but I was wrong. I can't classify Bella as any of the five words because Bella isn't any of those. She's just Bella, a great person that will someday be a great writer and will without a doubt change the world. Oh and does the best Full House impressions." Edward chuckled and looked over at me.
Listening to him talk about me and hearing the sincerity behind it made my heart swell with joy. After everything I had done to him he still believed in me. He didn't hate me and I could see it in his eyes. When he smiled I looked into his eyes and saw the same gleam I had that night at the bar. I wanted to take a step towards him and wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him just as fiercely as I did that night and looking over at him it seemed like he did too. Then Mr. Berty cleared his throat and brought me back to reality. A reality in which I had lost Edward because of my stupidity.
"Thank you. That was exactly what this project was about. I'm glad you got to see another side to each other that your peers don't see. Remember who you are now doesn't classify who you will be in the real world." Mr. Berty said and dismissed us.
As I made my way towards Rose I quickly thought of something and turned back to Edward who had joined Alice and Jasper.
"Thank you for what you said I know I don't deserve it but thank you. And just so you know, I did let someone in and just like I was afraid of, I hurt them. That why I know I'm not enough for you." I said and turned back to Rose and Emmett who were waiting by the door.